12 times the royal family were just like us (plus the photographic evidence to prove it)

Sure, the royal family may live in palaces, get married in castles, and be worth gazillions, but deep down, they're just like us. And we have the photographic proof - because who can resist an ice cream waffle cone and a boogie to Bon Jovi?

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When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tried not to laugh in assembly

That moment you clock something you can't help but laugh at, like Liam Payne fist bumping in front of the Queen at Westminster Abbey. But you just know your pal is thinking exact same thing.

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When Kate Middleton's shoe got stuck in a grate

Shout out to all the women and men who've ever got their heel stuck in a grate (or in mud, or grass or all three) just like our Kate.

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When Prince William did karaoke with Taylor Swift and Bon Jovi

We’ve all belted out a Bon Jovi classic or two after a couple of drinks (and maybe sober), so imagine what it would be like to get the chance to sing with the actual Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift up on stage. It would probably look a bit like this…

A classic Camilla moment, because even royalty can end up with ice cream on their nose

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When Princess Charlotte lost her shit

This could be a photo of us taken just the other day after a long flight -bar the private plane, and the adorable smock, and the fact that, well, we're adults.

Princess Charlotte had a tiny meltdown before boarding her flight after a three-day tour of Germany last year.

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When Prince George had to use tricks of the trade to make his Insta pic 46252 times better

Prince George may not be five yet, but he knows all the life hacks. Like that standing on boxes will make you look more regal and definitely much taller in a royal portrait.

This one was released by the Royal Mail in 2016, and was used to make a stamp to commemorate Her Majesty's 90th birthday.

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When Kate Middleton went food shopping like a normal person

OK, so we're stretching our artistic licence a teeny bit with this one of Kate shopping on the high street back in 2007.

The Duchess surprised a few royal fan after she was recently photographed doing her own food shop in Waitrose and Tesco. We're sure Ocado will deliver to the palace, Kate.

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When Prince Sverre Magnus pulled all the funny faces in a family photo

You could say Prince Sverre Magnus - who is third in line to the Norwegian thrown - likes to make an entrance, and haughtily laughs in the face of royal protocol (sometimes picks his nose, often yawns, and he even dabs!).

Which is obviously why he came to our attention, and is rising up the ranks of our fave royals.

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When Prince Harry stuck his tongue out at an inopportune moment

Back in the late' 80s, Prince Harry was definitely having the most fun. And we're loving how his outfit matches the late Diana's.

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And so did Prince George

Like uncle, like nephew....

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Prince Harry struggles with a toaster just like the rest of us!

Sure, Harry may be wearing the obligatory Eton college uniform of waistcoat, false-collar and pinstriped trousers - but if you can look past that, the royal really is so relatable making his own toast in a communal kitchen.

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